Diquat dibromide

• CAT Number: R007489
• CAS Number: 85-00-7
• Molecular Formula: C12H12Br2N2
• Molecular Weight: 344.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 7,10-diazoniatricyclo[8.4.0.02,7]tetradeca-1(14),2,4,6,10,12-hexaene;dibromide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H12N2.2BrH/c1-3-7-13-9-10-14-8-4-2-6-12(14)11(13)5-1;;/h1-8H,9-10H2;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
• InChIKey: ODPOAESBSUKMHD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: C1C[N+]2=CC=CC=C2C3=CC=CC=[N+]31.[Br-].[Br-]

Diquat dibromide is a comprehensive herbicide commonly used in the cultivation of cotton, soybeans, and other crops to combat unwanted weeds. Diquat dibromide has an IC50 of 60 mg/L in the Allium root growth inhibition test[1].

Reference

[1]. Acar A. In vivo toxicological assessment of diquat dibromide: cytotoxic, genotoxic, and biochemical approach. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2021;28(34):47550-47561.
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